Ferris Texas
Chadwick Boseman, Nov. 29, 1976 – Aug. 28, 2020.
OP-ED: The other reason Chadwick Boseman was a hero
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The shock of Chadwick Boseman’s death from colon cancer – a rare disease in someone so young — is compounded by another rarity: He kept his suffering secret.
He had dignity.
Wed, 09/02/2020 - 12:43
FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Why I love the old ship of Zion
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Welcome this week to the “front porch.”
The beautiful name of “Zion” is splashed throughout the deep writings of the Old Testament prophets. Solomon’s magnificent temple once rested on Zion’s western slope of the highest hill in Jerusalem.
Wed, 09/02/2020 - 12:38
OUT TO PASTOR: Doing nothing is harder than I thought
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After being so long in a lockdown situation, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage planned a short vacation time for us. It took her quite a while to put all of the pieces together, but she succeeded as always.
Wed, 09/02/2020 - 12:37
Demarcus Rankin (14) turned on the jets and raced down field on this kick-off return to put Ferris on the board. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.
Panthers swat Yellowjackets in season opener, 20-6
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MAYPEARL – With much anticipation, Class 1A-4A football kicked-off on August 28 across most of Texas, including a cross county 3A matchup between the Ferris Yellowjackets and Maypearl Panthers.
Getting in the gate alone is much different than before.
Wed, 09/02/2020 - 12:35
Derwin Sneed (11) blocked a punt for a turnover and a Jaguar TD 2 plays later. Photo by Kirk Holt.
Midlothian Heritage wins 42-14 over Wichita Falls Hirschi
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Wed, 09/02/2020 - 12:29
Godley 50, Life Waxahachie 7
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GODLEY – Kolby Bartlett proved to be a workhorse, carrying the ball 31 times for 201 yards as Godley rolled.
Godley’s defense and special teams chipped in on the scoring. Isacc Paniagua scooped up a fumble and ran it back 11-yards for a touchdown in the second quarter.
Wed, 09/02/2020 - 12:22
FOOTBALL SCHEDULES FOR WEEK OF AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
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Ferris vs FW Benbrook (Senior Night), Friday, September 4, Home, 7:00 p.m.
Italy vs Chilton, Friday, September 4, Home, 7:30 p.m.
Life Waxahachie vs Athens (Senior Night), Friday, September 4, Home, 7:30 p.m.
Maypearl vs Venus, Friday, September 4, Away, 7:30 p.m.
Wed, 09/02/2020 - 12:20
OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (September 3, 2020)
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Wed, 09/02/2020 - 12:12
Tips for enjoying a drive-in movie experience
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STATEPOINT – Social distancing guidelines across the country have made visiting a conventional movie theater difficult, if not impossible. However, what was once a relic of the past has now become an innovation in entertainment, the drive-in movie theater.
Wed, 09/02/2020 - 12:12
ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: August 24 – 30
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Tapia, Frank, 56, assault.
Pacheco, Anthony, 41, poss CS pg 1 >=4g<200g Felony 2, poss CS pg 1 <1g, parole violation.
Dixon, Tyrone, 49, public intoxication, evading arrest/detention w/prev conv.
Davis, Donovan, 35, warrant-unauth use of vehicle, warrant-theft.
Wed, 09/02/2020 - 12:10
